The Observation Deck

Arts EN ↓ 33 episodes

From the Nora Ephron and Eve Babitz of looking at their phones a lot: criticism and analysis for the algorithmically optimized era. Spanning the majorly trivial to the dubiously significant, The Observation Deck is a podcast about internet and popular culture hosted by Rosa Addario and Saskia Kowalchuk. Produced by Nelson Graves. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tech Nostalgia or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Platform Economy 07.02.2025 1:22:24

Does the memory of your iPod comfort you in times of trouble? Do you have a favourite iOS update? Saskia and Rosa put on their rose-coloured glasses to travel back and examine tech nostalgia, making a stop off at Oscar Nom reaction corner on the way. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vintage Reseller Industrial Complex 17.01.2025 1:19:52

In this episode, Rosa and Saskia explore the world of second hand fashion. From the democratized Depop to the bootleg Facebook Marketplace, they explore current (and troubling) trends in online reselling--all while doing the best Nosferatu impression you've ever heard. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[PATREON UNLOCKED]: Happy Old Year! 03.01.2025 1:26:30

Is TikTok over? Can you marry Twitter? Are vegan nachos edible? Rosa and Saskia are joined by a very special guest for a chatty episode about the year that has passed and their 2025 resolutions. *We don't actually have a Patreon btw* Follow us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Case of the Scandi Girl Blundstones 23.12.2024 1:20:34

Have you ever tried to wear Blundstones in a cute Scandi girl way when you were actually serving everyday Canadian realness? Play your hexagon-themed brainrot phone game while Rosa and Saskia discuss aesthetics vs subcultures, the nature of changing rooms at Aritzia, and dubious Instagram vintage resellers in this week's episode of The Observation Deck. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hos...

The Pick-Me and the Perils of Post-Feminism 06.12.2024 54:40

Pick me. Choose me. Love me. Saskia and Rosa dive into what it means to be a pick-me girl online. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BookTok and Anti-Intellectualism 22.11.2024 1:14:15

Is it anti-feminist to not read ACOTAR? Rosa and Saskia tackle BookTok’s biggest questions and the state of drug education in Canadian schools. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pilot: Fall into New Beginnings 08.11.2024 1:05:19

Welcome to The Observation Deck! In the spirit of new beginnings and the back to school season, Saskia and Rosa ring their bells about their new podcast. Find us on Instagram @observationdeckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer 04.11.2024 1:20

Introducing The Observation Deck A new podcast, coming 2024-11-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.